# masking vs mating

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### masking
*verb · frequency rank #24,506*
present participle and gerund of mask

### mating
*adjective · IPA /ˈmeɪtɪŋ/ · frequency rank #14,996*
Fitting into or onto a corresponding part, as a matched plug and socket.

## Source
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